Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas (EIN 911954917) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Phone

2063234032

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $548K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 85% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $89K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

To present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $548,306

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $548,306

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $255,562

Fundraising Expenses $41,332

Program Expenses $298,112

Other Expenses $203,814

TOTAL EXPENSES $459,376

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$548,306	$297,012	+0.8%
Expenses	$459,376	$439,926	+0.0%
Net Income	$88,930	$-142,914	-1.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$100,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Randy Ford	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$100,000	$0	$100,000
DarNesha Bowman	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Johnson	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Francesca Mozzola	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Akoth Ombaka	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sam Middleton	Director	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$548,306	$459,376	$194,791	$88,930
2024	$297,012	$439,926	$111,405	$-142,914
2023	$226,411	$416,659	$254,201	$-190,248
2022	$362,299	$257,166	$445,042	$105,133
2018	$658,232	$192,617	$491,444	$465,615

Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas